Jordy Mercer

Jordy Mercer returns to Pirates' lineup on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer is starting against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

What It Means:

Mercer was given a breather in Monday's opener but he will return to shortstop and bat eighth versus Cubs left-hander Jon Lester on Tuesday night. Sean Rodriguez will move to left field and send Corey Dickerson to the bench.

numberFire's models project Mercer to score 7.8 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,400 on Tuesday.